When the hair turns gray or shades of white

When eyes grow lighter, and change is in sight

When the body has not the strength it used to before

When time leaves us longing for more

More time with loved ones, more time to be better

Despite the seasons in which we had weathered

Like a flower that starts from a seed

Life giving us growth, and all that we need

As we grow, we began to bloom to our fullest potential

Age and time growing exponential

Until the time, where our petals start to wilt and fade

What remains is the beauty that was displayed

For as these cycles of time plays out

We have the chance to learn what life is all about

If we are so blessed to be given time to grow old

The privilege of watching a full life unfold

How did we live it, was it with a purpose in mind

For we never knew just how much time

We would have until we are called home

Did we take the time to be fully grown

In our faith, our walk with Him

Before our time came to an end

When our last breath was taken, whenever that may be

Was eternity in mind, did we live it for thee

Taking the time to love God as we should

While loving others the best that we could

For like a flower, we only bloom for awhile

Was sharing love and beauty our style

For when our hair turns gray or shades of white

Did we live this life, right?

Erin Fitts-Brower

Make it count

Psalm 39:4 NIV

“Show me, LORD, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.

Matthew 22:37-39 NIV

Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’